better than an iPod…
… is a real, live running partner.
The other day I wrote about bloggers getting dates from their blog. But I think the real trend might be bloggers getting together for runs!
Last week Chelle met up with Alison for two runs through Central Park … and today, I met up with Beast for a 20-mile run across the George Washington Bridge and into Palisades Interstate Park.
It was a good tough run. Very scenic and hilly, with only one water stop. I was definitely lagging when it came to the biggest hill, a steep 375-foot ascent. I tend to be a terrible uphill runner for some reason. But I’m a great downhill runner — I just open up my stride and glide. In any case, I kept up well and actually led the way most of the last few miles. I suspect it would have been a different story if Beast hadn’t biked 118 miles (!) the day before, though…
We flew the last mile and half over the bridge, with a total time of 2:55:31, an 8:47 pace. Nice.
UPDATE: Beast’s writeup on the run.
May 22nd, 2005 at 18:37:19 +0000
Sounds very cool, Derek. Perhaps someday I can join you and Beast — you run, I’ll bike. I *might* be able to keep up with you!
Brooklyn
May 22nd, 2005 at 20:32:35 +0000
Congrats! You and BEAST make a very nice couple.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that…
May 23rd, 2005 at 21:08:47 +0000
Very nice to meet and run with a blog family member. I look forward to doing some of that myself this summer up north.
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